Aquamanile (Ram-shaped Ewer), 13th-14th century
Unknown artist, Iranexpand_more
Stonepaste with clear turquoise glaze, black underglaze-painted decor, Kashan wareexpand_more
Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more 50.46.451
On View in Gallery 243expand_more
Although round ceramic sculpture is relatively rare in Islamic art, decorated figures in both metal and ceramic ware were popular in Iran and Turkey during Seljuk rule. The bull shape, shown here in two examples, was the most common, but camel, ram, and lion-shaped vessels have survived as well.
Details
- Title
- Aquamanile (Ram-shaped Ewer)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 7 in. (17.78 cm)
- Accession Number
- 50.46.451
- Curator Approved
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